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Evolution Fresh voluntarily recalls select bottles of juice

February 13, 2014

Starbucks' Evolution Fresh is initiating a voluntary product recall of about 1,700 bottles of “Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger” juice with a best by date of March 2, 2014. The juices, which make up less than half of 1 percent of total Evolution Fresh production, were sold beginning on Jan. 18 only in California and Nevada at about 120 grocery stores, according to a company press release.

The company initiated the recall after identifying a small number of Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger juices with best by dates of March 2, that were swollen and is currently conducting an investigation. There are no customer complaints or known illnesses related to this product at this time, according to the release. The company stated: "customer well-being is Evolution Fresh’s top priority, so this voluntary product recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution."

Organic Sweet Greens and Ginger juices with other best by dates are not included in this recall, nor are any other Evolution Fresh products.  This product was only sold at grocery retailers in California and Nevada, not Starbucks retail stores, according to the release.

Customers in possession of the recalled product should not consume it and should discard it. Customers with questions may contact the company by phone at 1-800-794-9986 to get a refund.

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